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Retired Brass Aim to Undo 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 17, 2008 6:19 PM CST
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(AP) – More than 100 retired generals and admirals called today for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly, the AP reports. The list of 104 former officers who signed the statement appears to signal growing support for resolving the status of gays in the military. Last year, 28 former generals and admirals signed a similar statement.

"Our service members are professionals who are able to work together effectively despite differences in race, gender, religion, and sexuality," the officers wrote. The move by the military veterans confronts the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama with a thorny political and cultural issue that dogged former President Bill Clinton early in his administration.

Andrew Chapin of New York City, takes part in a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 23, 2007.
Andrew Chapin of New York City, takes part in a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 23, 2007.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
College students, from left, Alli Harper, Becca Levin and Jim Burke, take part in a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 23, 2007.
College students, from left, Alli Harper, Becca Levin and Jim Burke, take part in a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 23, 2007.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Sgt. Darren Manzella, an openly gay active duty soldier back from Iraq, speaks with reporters about serving under the don't ask, don't tell policy, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at the National Press Club in Washington.
Sgt. Darren Manzella, an openly gay active duty soldier back from Iraq, speaks with reporters about serving under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at the National Press Club...   (AP Photo)
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Shannonals
Nov 19, 2008 1:10 AM CST
I noticed the keywords in the story, "former and retired".

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